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Culture

A night day at the museum

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Museums are the cultural hubs of Asheville. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Land of the Sky or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 11 museums to visit in our city.

History

Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market St. | $0-$5
Start by touring the museum and watching a short film about author Thomas Wolfe, then journey through the Queen Anne-style home that he grew up in.

Arts

Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq. | $0-$15
Spend the day browsing art significant to the Southeast through the museum’s collections + exhibitions. Plus, if you get hungry after checking out the “Art of Food” exhibit, you can grab a snack at the rooftop Perspective Cafe.

Science

Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave. | $0-$10.50
Scientists of all ages can make discoveries with hands-on exhibits, including the astronomy + climate virtual display, French Broad water table, landscape sand table, forestry tree climb, and more.

Music

Asheville Radio Museum, 340 Victoria Rd., Room 306 of the Elm Building | Free
Located inside AB-Tech Community College, here you’ll discover the impact that radio had on rural WNC communities in the 1920s. Plus, see 50+ transmitters and receivers on display, dating back to the 1900s. Don’t miss: The museum’s third annual vintage radio swap meet takes place on Saturday, Sept. 9 — find more details.

Kids

Asheville Pinball Museum, 1 Battle Square Ste. 1b | $17
With 35 pinball machines and 35 classic video games, this spot is perfect for the kiddos (and kids at heart).

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